Pluma Hidalgo

This agricultural municipality sits at 1300 meters elevation in the Sierra Madre Mountains, surrounded by coffee plantations and tropical forest vegetation.

The municipality, established in 1870, became the first coffee-growing zone on the Oaxacan coast due to its favorable mountain terrain and climate conditions.

Local celebrations include Independence Day festivities on September 15-16, featuring traditional parades and reenactments honoring the legacy of Father Miguel Hidalgo.

Access to the town requires navigating mountain roads from Highway 200, with rental cars and taxis available from Huatulco Airport throughout the year.

The town's name originates from a cloud formation resembling a feather above a nearby hill, combined with the surname Hidalgo from Mexico's independence movement.

Location: Oaxaca

Capital city: Pluma Hidalgo (población de Oaxaca)

Elevation above the sea: 922 m

GPS coordinates: 15.92583,-96.41778

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:24